Dave Cameron
Total Immersion™ Master Professional
Swimming Philosophy
“Swimming is a science and an art form. There is always new research to test, new workouts to try, and new techniques to analyze. I will continue to explore my sport with enthusiasm, but my true passion is in sharing its intricacies and possibilities with the people I work with.”
Education
•    Total Immersion™ Master Coaching certification and Area Leader, with study under Terry Laughlin, founder of TI
•    Central States and World Coaching Clinic Participant for nearly 10 years
•    USA Swimming Coaches Certification
•    Level II Coach – ASCA
Experience
•    15-time All-Conference Swimmer, NCAA Division III
•    Two successful crossings of the English Channel, Head coach for Swim for Change
•    Head Coach for YWCA Otters, Masters and Total Immersion™ since 2002
•    Group and Private Lesson Instructor
Areas of Expertise
•    Freestyle Stroke refinement through Total Immersion™
•    Stroke technique in all competitive strokes and combat sidestroke through TI and other methods
•    Triathlon and open water strategy through TI
Injury Prevention through TI  

Eritrea Abraha
Total Immersion™ Teaching Professional
Swimming Philosophy
“Everyone should know how to swim – at least for safety.”
Education
•    Certified Total Immersion™ Instructor
•    Red Cross Water Safety Instructor
•    Red Cross Lifeguard Certifies
•    AEA Water Fitness Instructor
Experience
•    Aquatics lesson and aerobics instructor at the YWCA since 2001
•    Group and Private Lesson instructor since 2001
•    Special Olympics volunteer instructor
Areas of Expertise
•    Freestyle Stroke refinement through Total Immersion™  

Annie Coyle
Total Immersion™ Teaching Professional
Swimming Philosophy
“I believe everyday in the life of a Coach provides an opportunity to change a life.”
Education
•    Certified Total Immersion™ Instructor
•    BS Exercise Science; Concordia College
•    MA Sports Management, Mankato State University
•    Level I Coach – ASCA
•    USA Swimming Coaches Certification
•    Red Cross Lifeguard Certified
Experience
•    Competitive Swimmer Age Group through College, NCAA Division III
•    Coach for Age Group and High School Swim Teams since 2003
•    Group Lesson Instructor – 2003-2005
•    Aquatics Coordinator, Uptown YWCA
Areas of Expertise
•    Freestyle Stroke refinement through Total Immersion™  

Melissa Froehle
Total Immersion™ Teaching Professional
Swimming Philosophy
“I use Total Immersion to help swimmers accomplish their goals, whether it is fitness improvement, a faster swim in the triathlon, improving times at Masters meets, or even learning butterfly!”
Education
•    Certified Total Immersion™ Instructor
Experience
•    Competitive Swimmer Age Group through Present
•    YWCA Masters Participant and Coach
•    Open Water Competitor: Waikiki Rough Water Swim 2.4-mile ocean swim; Minnetonka Challenge 5-mile lake swim.
Areas of Expertise
•    Freestyle Stroke refinement through Total Immersion™  

Jordan Jelmeland
Total Immersion™ Teaching Professional
Swimming Philosophy
“I have swam across lakes and oceans, and know the beauty and speed in a well-crafted stroke. My instruction will shape swimmers into the strongest and most graceful swimmer they can be.”
Education
•    Certified Total Immersion™ Instructor
•    USA Swimming Coaches Certification
•    Level I Coach – ASCA
•    Red Cross Water Safety Instructor
•    Red Cross Lifeguard Certified
Experience
•    Competitive Swimmer Age Group through High School
•    YWCA Masters and Otters Coach and Previous Participant since 2003
•    Successful Relay Crossing of the English Channel for YWCA Swim for Change
•    Group and Private Lesson Instructor
•    Aquatics Facility Management, Anoka
Areas of Expertise
•    Freestyle Stroke refinement through Total Immersion™  

Whitney Jelmeland
Total Immersion™ Teaching Professional
Swimming Philosophy
“I work hard to make sure people understand and learn the strokes and skills at hand, in addition to finding the fun and potential in every lesson.”
Education
•    Certified Total Immersion™ Instructor
•    Red Cross Water Safety Instructor
•    Red Cross Lifeguard Certified and Instructor
Experience
•    Competitive High School Swimmer
•    Group and Private Lesson Instructor since 1997
•    Aquatic Facility Management, Anoka; Midtown YWCA
Areas of Expertise
•    Freestyle Stroke refinement through Total Immersion™  

Kathleen Parker
Total Immersion™ Teaching Professional
Swimming Philosophy
“I think of myself as a distance swimmer. It took three years to realize my best route to success was through technical improvement rather than pure speed development. I want others to see this same improvement in six weeks.”
Education
•    Certified Total Immersion™ Instructor
•    Red Cross Water Safety Instructor
•    Red Cross Lifeguard Certified
Experience
•    Competitive Swimmer Age Group through High School
•    YWCA Masters and Otters Coach and previous participant
•    Group Lesson Instructor since 2006
•    Head Red Cross Lifeguard, Midtown YWCA
Areas of Expertise
•    Freestyle Stroke refinement through Total Immersion™  

Samantha Sedlak
Total Immersion™ Teaching Professional
Swimming Philosophy
“I’ve been swimming since birth, from lessons to club teams through my college career. I have extensive experience working with developing swimmers, as well as great respect for the Total Immersion methods. I look forward to discovering, with you, your potential as a swimmer.”
Education
•    Certified Total Immersion™ Instructor
•    USA Swimming Coaches Certification
•    Red Cross Water Safety Instructor
•    Red Cross Lifeguard Certified
Experience
•    Competitive Swimmer Age Group through College, NCAA Division III
•    Group and Private Lesson Instructor since 2007
•    Headguard, Midtown YWCA
Areas of Expertise
•    Freestyle Stroke refinement through Total Immersion™  

Rebecca Shlafer
Total Immersion™ Teaching Professional
Swimming Philosophy
“I have been a swim Coach nearly half my life. Swimming is my first sport, but my continuing development in running and cycling give me an excellent understanding of the learner’s perspective in approaching swimming from any level.”
Education
•    Certified Total Immersion™ Instructor
•    USA Swimming Coaches Certification
•    Level I Coach – ASCA
Experience
•    Competitive Swimmer Age Group through High School
•    Youth Swim Coach since 1998
•    YWCA Masters Coach and Participant since 2007
Areas of Expertise
•    Freestyle Stroke refinement through Total Immersion™  

Rachel VanScoy
Total Immersion™ Teaching Professional
Swimming Philosophy
“To truly enjoy swimming, one needs to feel comfortable in the water. To master swimming, guidance is needed. I have experienced nearly two decades of struggle, education, motivation and achievement in the water. I look forward to sharing my knowledge and enthusiasm for swimming with every swimmer I work with.”
Education
•    Certified Total Immersion™ Instructor
•    USA Swimming Coaches Certification
•    Level I Coach – ASCA
•    Red Cross Water Safety Instructor
•    Red Cross Lifeguard Certified and Instructor
Experience
•    ” Competitive Swimmer Age Group through College, NCAA Division III
•    Youth Swim Coach since 2004
•    Group and Private Lesson Instructor
•    Assistant Head Coach for YWCA Otters, Masters and Total Immersion™
Areas of Expertise
•    Freestyle Stroke refinement through Total Immersion™  


Peter Voves
Total Immersion™ Teaching Professional
Swimming Philosophy
“My passion is two-fold: to help my students achieve their goals, and to continually refine my approach to their success. I combine my passion for Coaching with a career in education, a competitive multisport background, and a continuing education in Total Immersion instruction.”
Education
•    Certified Total Immersion™ Instructor
•    USA Swimming Coaches Certification
•    Red Cross Lifeguard Certified
Experience
•    Competitive High School Swimmer and Endurance Runner
•    Youth Swim Coach since 2007
Areas of Expertise
•    Freestyle Stroke refinement through Total Immersion™